* This is a "Left-Hand"
hinge. It will only work if your door swings into the room and ends up on your
left side. This could also accommodate a door that swings towards you, and ends
up on your right side.
* We only have one of these
available. Since hinges get damaged sometimes and it's hard to locate a matching
replacement, this hinge could be a nice find for someone.
* Although they are not shown in the photos, the hinge comes with 10, antique,
flathead, steel installation
screws.
This gorgeous, lift-off hinge is made of solid, heavy, thick,
cast bronze. It’s a reproduction that was
made about 50 or 60 years ago.
The original hinge was made during the l870's or 80's by either “Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co”
or "P.F. Corbing Mfg Co." both of New Britain, CT.
It has a very interesting design in high relief on both front and back sides, which is accentuated by two, beautiful,
ornate steeple tip finials.
It has a light patina (tarnish), which would be easy to remove if you
prefer a bright, shiny finish
On top of being well made, it's in excellent condition. There are
no repairs or
modifications. It has nicks and scratches--what you would
expect to find on old, used hardware. However, there are no breaks, cracks,
chips, or deep scratches. The hinge opens and close effortlessly and the halves
slide apart with ease.
Unlike the hinges made today, which you could buy at your local
hardware store; this hinge is thicker, heavier, and stronger. It was made of
solid cast bronze, not a cheap composite or alloy, and was built to last a
lifetime. If you are planning on using this hinge on a new door, it's a very
good chance that you'll end up replacing the door before the hinge.